Care Assistant- Maternity Cover

2 months ago

Coleraine, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.

For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis. You must be able to work 8am-8pm or 8pm-8am depending if night or day shift.

You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying. 

Do you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of elderly residents?

The Home

Bohill Care Home is a purpose-built facility with 80 single en-suite bedrooms over two floors. It is situated just outside of Coleraine Town Centre in the middle of beautiful countryside and has its own well maintained garden areas for residents to enjoy. Bohill Care Home have three dedicated units including Dementia Nursing, Dementia Residential and Frail Elderly Nursing. Bohill has big extension plans, creating new exciting career opportunities

The Role

This role is for Maternity Cover for a year, high possibility of it becoming permanent. You will pride yourself on providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, fostering a welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect and dignity, and staff feel valued and supported. As part of our frontline team, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the Home, assisting with activities of daily living ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of residents. As a Care Assistant, you will also provide emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a sense of compassion; an advocacy for the rights and preferences of our residents.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.

  • Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.

  • Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.

  • Assist with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.

  • Support the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.

  • Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.

  • Ensure a clean, safe, and homely environment for residents.

The Benefits

  • Paid annual leave

  • The chance to be part of a growing Healthcare company

  • 4-weekly pay

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Values-led culture

  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Opportunities for progression

  • Pension plan (if applicable)

  • Attractive hourly rate

  • Access NI fee paid for

  • NISCC fee reimbursed after qualifying period

  • Uniforms and PPE provided

  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards

  • Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.

Required Criteria

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • A good standard of oral and written English.
  • A non-judgemental approach to others.
  • Excellent communication skills with the compassion required to deliver high-quality care to our residents.
  • Respectful to not only residents but the values and beliefs of other team members.

Closing DateWednesday 30th October, 2024

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